4 days in Lyon Itinerary

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Visit Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at Vieux Lyon and Théâtre gallo-romain. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lyon: Grenoble (Musee Dauphinois, Musee de Grenoble, &more) and Collegiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (in Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse). There's much more to do: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, see the interesting displays at Musee des Confluences, and get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Lyon tour builder website.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport, Grenoble-Isère Airport and Chambéry-Savoie Airport. In March in Lyon, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 4°C at night.